University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 month ago
CIRCLE Research Project Coordinator -CEHHS Research Administration - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to manage research-focused initiatives in collaboration with River Valley Health. This role involves coordinating multiple research projects, developing project plans, and engaging with community partners to promote health-related research.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinates multiple research projects aligned with the strategic vision of UT CIRCLE cluster faculty and RVH partners
Develops and implements research project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation
Implements research protocols, monitors adherence to protocols, and takes action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements
Manages and oversees regulatory and quality assessment and assurance, including IRB processes
Monitors data quality control to ensure adherence to study protocol and verifies the accuracy of research data
Provides work direction, training, and orientation to research staff; and supervises day-to-day work of research staff
Organize and attend weekly planning meetings with PIs
Performs study and site visits, behavioral interventions, interviews and tests, and data collection
Identifies potential funding opportunities and assist in preparing grant proposals focused on health promotion and areas of need or opportunity identified by RVH partners
Prepares reports for stakeholders and funding agencies
Establishes and maintains contact with research participants from RVH and RVH staff who are part of research projects
Plan and manage monthly research meetings between UT researchers and RVH staff
Plan events to disseminate research findings and gather feedback for future initiatives
Assist in publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at academic conferences focused on health promotion
Create accessible reports summarizing project outcomes for community stakeholders
Develop newsletters or other communication materials highlighting ongoing research between UT and RVH
Qualification
Required
Education: Master's Degree (In a health-related field or education field)
Experience: Two years of experience in human subjects research, or ability to demonstrate equivalent type of experience/expertise. At least one year of supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to communicate with faculty and community members in formal and informal situations with an enthusiasm for meeting new people and building relationships
Ability to attend occasional weeknight and weekend community functions
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Ability to develop and conduct training on program procedures, data management, research protocols and compliance issues
Good communication skills with both superiors and direct reports
Proficiency in using REDCap for database management
Understanding of ethical standards in research and university compliance policies
Preferred
Experience: Experience in preparing successful grant proposals. Prior experience working with community-based organizations or health systems
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Fluent in Spanish
Ability to work with diverse, economically challenged populations
Good leadership skills
Conflict resolution skills
Company
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.
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